Mission Murals

The Mission Murals are an iconic collection of vibrant outdoor street art and community murals located throughout San Francisco's Mission District, most famously along Balmy Alley and Clarion Alley. Created by local artists and cultural collectives since the 1970s, the artwork addresses political, social, environmental, and heritage themes. Visitors can stroll through these open-air alleyways to admire an ever-evolving gallery of colorful, thought-provoking public art.

Expert notes

• There are mainly three areas where most of the concentration of murals are located: the 24th street corridor, Clarion Alley (between Valencia and Mission), and the Woman’s building at 3543 18th Street. Start the mural tour with 24th Street Corridor, stopping at Lilac Street alley (right next to 24th Street Mission Station), followed by cypress street, Lucky Street Alley, Balmy Street Alley, and York Street. The woman's Building at 3543 18th St, covered in extraordinary art, is the second place to go. Check out the meaningful, message-driven community art at Clarion Alley; start at Clarion Alley & Valencia St for the final stop. Precita Eyes offers walking tours; check out https://www.precitaeyes.org/tours.html for more details.

Features

• Biking
• Dog Friendly
• Famous
• Free Entry
• Guided Tours
• Local Favorite
• Lush
• Trendy
• Walking Around
• Wheelchair Accessible